{"id":560,"date":"2026-11-10T00:17:49","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T00:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/?page_id=560"},"modified":"2026-11-10T00:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T00:17:49","slug":"how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/how-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How It Works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:64px;--awb-padding-bottom:56px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:42px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">How OptiTest testing works<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:19px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p>From the first demo to the report on your desk, here is what to expect when you test candidates or employees with OptiTest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:88px;--awb-padding-bottom:88px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:4%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">Start with a free online demo<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p>About 30 minutes with your human resources, production and maintenance leaders, with the simulators shown live.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:8px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/demonstration\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Request a demo<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p><strong>What the demo covers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-size:17px;--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color7);--awb-line-height:28.9px;--awb-icon-width:28.9px;--awb-icon-height:28.9px;--awb-icon-margin:11.9px;--awb-content-margin:40.8px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">The simulator testing technology, and the advantages and opportunities for your company<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>When manufacturers use OptiTest assessments<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Which roles manufacturers use OptiTest assessments for<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>What are the different assessments available <\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Why manufacturers are turning to hands-on troubleshooting simulation to avoid bad hires<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">How world-class companies reduce downtime and increase their OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">The exact reports you will receive after candidates are evaluated<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Results, returns and gains at specific manufacturing companies, through case studies<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:88px;--awb-padding-bottom:88px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:2px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1670\" height=\"2181\" alt=\"Candidate working on an OptiTest simulator\" title=\"Candidate in Action\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2-200x261.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2-400x522.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2-600x784.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2-800x1045.jpg 800w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2-1200x1567.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Candidateinaction-2.jpg 1670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">Testing day, at your plant or at our office<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p>Our testing administrators travel with the simulators to your plant, on your time and schedule. Assessments can also be scheduled at our Toronto-Etobicoke office.<\/p>\n<p>During a series of standardized and timed tests, the candidate or employee has to resolve malfunctions created in the simulator by a certified testing administrator, in the most logical way and in the least time. There are distinct tests at several levels of difficulty, matched to the role.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:88px;--awb-padding-bottom:88px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:2px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1114\" alt=\"Mechanical aptitude test simulator\" title=\"Mechanical Simulator\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Mechanical-simulator.jpg 1670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">On the mechanical simulator<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p>Evaluates technical, mechanical and troubleshooting potential and predicts long-term development capacity, for operators, adjusters, technicians, mechanics, millwrights and apprentices.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/mechanical-aptitude-tests\/\">About the mechanical tests<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:20px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:2px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Electrical troubleshooting test simulator\" title=\"Electrical Simulator\" src=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Electrical-simulator300dpi.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-64\" srcset=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Electrical-simulator300dpi-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Electrical-simulator300dpi-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Electrical-simulator300dpi-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Electrical-simulator300dpi-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Electrical-simulator300dpi.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:22px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">On the electrical simulator<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p>Reproduces the functions of current industrial control panels and PLCs to measure the level of job expertise of electricians, engineers and automation technicians.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/electrical-tests\/\">About the electrical tests<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:72px;--awb-padding-bottom:72px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:6%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">The report you receive<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"--awb-font-size:19px;--awb-line-height:1.65;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p>After each assessment, a detailed report is prepared and submitted to you, with recommendations for selecting the best technical candidates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);\"><p><strong>Use it to<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-size:17px;--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-line-height:28.9px;--awb-icon-width:28.9px;--awb-icon-height:28.9px;--awb-icon-margin:11.9px;--awb-content-margin:40.8px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Support a hiring decision with objective data<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Benchmark current employees for machine assignments and future promotions<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Identify technical development needs<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:88px;--awb-padding-bottom:88px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:6%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">Booking and scheduling<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p>Dates and times are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend reserving as early as possible. If you can, book your assessments in advance. We can usually accommodate last-minute or rush requests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:32px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p><strong>Where<\/strong><br \/>At your manufacturing facility, or at our office in the GTA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Service area<\/strong><br \/>Ontario and Quebec.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To book<\/strong><br \/>Call <a href=\"tel:14166906050\">416-690-6050<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:72px;--awb-padding-bottom:72px;--awb-padding-top-small:56px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:56px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-space-between fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:14%;--awb-padding-left:14%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:16px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:12px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:32px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.15;\">See the simulators live<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:17px;--awb-line-height:1.65;\"><p>Book a free online demo for your human resources, production and maintenance leaders.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:8px;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/optitest.ca\/english\/demonstration\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Request a demo<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-font-size:16px;--awb-line-height:1.65;--awb-margin-top:14px;\"><p>or call <a href=\"tel:14166906050\">416-690-6050<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-560","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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